Handcrafting History & Reclaiming American Pride
The Heritage Flag Company exists to handcraft history and reclaim American pride with the finest craftsmanship. We are proud Americans chasing the American Dream through our craft—the idea that we can all achieve success if we dedicate ourselves to strong values and hold the highest standards.
To Reclaim American Pride through one-of-a-kind handcrafted works of art that are to be cherished for generations to come.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Our People Matter
We have empathy to view situations through the eyes of others and allow compassion to guide our interactions. We use our creativity and passion to encourage, inspire and energize—aspiring to develop meaningful, lifelong relationships.
Our Culture Matters
We foster innovation, imagination, critical thinking and determination. We have the courage to dream and embrace the adventure that results from opportunity. We strive for excellence and hold each other accountable.
Our Heritage Matters
The hard work, service and sacrifice of so many that have come before us is why we have the opportunities we have today. If we honor, understand and learn from the past, we can create a better future for all Americans.
Our Products Matter
Being the first is never good enough. We remain focused on accepting nothing but the finest craftsmanship. From raw materials to finished products—everything must tell a story of American Pride.
Follow The Flag...
Every Heritage Flag Has a Story
To invest in a Heritage Flag is investing in something truly original. Being The Original Wooden Flag Company and creating the first Barrel Wood American Flag is not something we take lightly.
When you receive your first Heritage Flag, you'll see firsthand the level of detail in each handcrafted piece. We take tremendous pride in our works of art that will be the centerpiece of your home for many generations to come.
From barrel to banner, each step in our process is taken slowly, with great attention to detail.
— Heath Trigg, Founder
2014 — Where It Began
A Dream Sketched on a Shopping List
The Heritage Flag Company created the first ever Barrel Wood American Flag as a gift—a dream to say thank you to three veterans starting a brewery in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Custom home builder and cabinet maker Heath Trigg was building a unique bar for the local brewery. Inspired by the whiskey and wine barrels in which the brew masters aged beer, he built a stunning bar wrapped in barrel staves.
But his project wasn't complete.
I woke up at 3am dreaming about an American Flag. I sketched it out on a shopping list and when I came down to the shop the next morning, we made it.
— Heath Trigg, Founder
The Turning Point
Arlington Changed Everything
Heath's time at Arlington National Cemetery opened his eyes to a whole world of sacrifice he hadn't considered. He came home and told his team: "I'm chasing the flag. If you need to do something else to support your family, now is the time to start looking."
He didn't lose a single guy.
Many people ask why the flag stuck. Of all the things he could have crafted, why choose the American flag? The reality is—the flag chose him.
To each person the flag means something a little different. From sacrifice and loss, to opportunity and strength. It represents a bond that unites us all as Americans.
— Heath Trigg
The Craft
Every Flag Is a One‑of‑a‑Kind Work of Art
Every single craftsman on the Heritage team is an artist. What's remarkable about every one of these flags is that it's not possible for any two to be the same. The texture, the heritage, and the history behind the barrels each flag is made of is truly special.
That's something you can't just make up.
We are on a journey to the top of Mt. Everest, and we are just putting our shoes on. The sky is the limit.
— Heath Trigg
The Impact
Making a Living, Giving Back
Our company is about making every single one of those flags mean something. We run a for-profit business, but in doing so are able to raise money for non-profits. It's the best of both worlds.
Heritage Flags have helped raise over a million dollars for non-profits all over the country. It's common for a Heritage Flag to auction for $10,000–$40,000.
Now, there are Heritage Flags in every US state and 28 countries. And we have not even gotten started yet.
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
The texture, the heritage, and the history behind the barrels each flag is made of is truly special. That's something you can't just make up. It is absolutely unbelievable what has happened from this dream.
